Notes from a NATO Summit: An Estonian Perspective

This week's NATO summit in Ankara revealed a mix of behind-the-scenes intrigue and awkward diplomacy. According to France 24, President Trump's team was rapidly adjusting plans in response to an ongoing Iranian assassination threat. The summit also hosted side meetings between Baltic leaders and President Zelensky. But the most unusual moment came when President Erdogan presented ceremonial pistols—complete with ammunition—to visiting leaders, sparking an unexpected diplomatic dilemma over whether to accept them.

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